Why Songkraft?
Songkraft supports performers in discovering the natural ease, skills, range, and endurance required of today’s professionals. Through exploratory processes encompassing all styles of music, singers discover and learn to tap into their full potential. It's a comprehensive voice program that enhances voice and performance capacities through knowledge acquisition, practice, and performance opportunities. It's particularly helpful for people who struggle to move beyond self-limiting thoughts, feelings and habits.
Songkraft employs a thoughtfully curated selection of music to progressively train students, guiding them toward achieving professional-level singing standards. It strongly emphasizes identifying and eliminating habits that hinder natural, effortless singing. The results are always a natural-sounding but powerful and flexible instrument capable of meeting the demands of any kind of music.
Extensive research has dispelled the talent myth. As Daniel Coyle emphasizes in his book The Talent Code, success doesn't depend on talent. Instead, it relies on three crucial elements: ignition (a spark that comes from having a passion for the task), consistent, deep, and focused practice, and guidance from a good coach.
Because the body and voice change over time, so too does the singing. It's essential to have the opportunity to discuss issues with someone knowledgeable as they arise. It's advantageous for every singer to have a coach who can provide objective insights for continuous growth and vocal health, particularly important for professionals aiming to maintain their vocal abilities amidst the demands of a performance career. Continuous exploration, discovery and evolution are far superior to simply relying on static practices.
Songkraft also encourages singers to explore songwriting, including writing lyrics, crafting melodies, and collaborating with other writers and musicians. There are many technologies available today that make this relatively simple. So, whether you find a co-writer, start a duo, join a band, or experiment with software, the key is to give it a try. It's a fulfilling experience, but it's not for everyone. Whitney Houston, for example, had only a few writing credits despite seven consecutive US number-one hits. That’s one more than the Beatles. Becoming a great songwriter is challenging, but getting started requires only a willingness to jot down a few words and try making up a melody. Ronnie Cremer taught Taylor Swift a few guitar cords and the rest, as they say, is history.
As you move forward with your music, it's important to remember that an unfinished voice attracts the wrong kind of attention. Don't show up to an audition or performance and struggle. An experienced producer can easily tell the difference, and even though they might not say so, an audience can also tell if you are not ready. Work hard until you know you have something to offer, and then start showing up and presenting what you’ve created. If you work until you're comfortable performing at any gig, you'll know what to do next.
Songkraft provides the knowledge and a safe workshop space for learning, practicing and revealing your natural instrument. Take the next step and make contact to schedule a complimentary discovery session. You'll have 90 to 120 minutes with the coach to share your musical story, learn more about the Songkraft approach and find out if it's a good fit for you.
